Spiced rice & lentils with roast squash

Serves 3-4

Shared in the newsletter 6/12/24, originally from https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/recipes/spiced-rice-and-lentils-with-roast-squash/ 

Vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Ingredients

500g butternut squash or pumpkin, cut into wedges

1-3 tbsp oil

130g basmati rice

200g split red lentils

1 onion, finely chopped

2 inches fresh ginger, grated

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp turmeric

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp cumin seeds

1-2 tsp medium chilli powder (to taste)

1.2 litres vegetable stock

200g spinach/chard

Yogurt, chilli flakes and lime wedges to serve (optional)

This recipe tastes even better made with vegetables from Community Harvest Whetstone :)